Minimum Requirements

1. Grade 12
2. A qualification in Food Technology/Science, Chemistry or Product Development is beneficial
3. Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
4. Structured, accurate and detailed
5. Able to work in a fast paced environment
6. Previous lab support, R&D or product development experience beneficial

 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load, update, and maintain complete, current R&D documentation aligned with approved product requirements.
• Coordinate sample requests, monitor progress, track controls, and maintain traceable records through dispatch.
• Prepare, update, issue, and file formulation templates, product sheets, sample records, and other R&D documents.
• Coordinate between R&D and sales, share approved technical information, follow up on items, and deliver accurate documentation on time.
• Maintain accurate records, store files correctly, and support version control to reduce errors and improve access.
• Log requests, liaise with suppliers on pricing, lead times, samples, and documentation, track progress, escalate delays, and issue received items to R&D.

 
 
PLEASE NOTE: Thank you for your interest in this position. We will review your application and contact you if you are suitable.
 
Due to the amount of applications we receive for each position, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you had no feedback within 7 days of applying. Your CV will remain on our database and we will be in touch for other suitable positions.
 
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